MOONG DAL CHAKLI

* Cook the mungdal to a paste like consistency . * In a big bowl add rice flour, mungdal paste, turmeric, salt, chili powder, carom seeds or cumin seeds. * Mix lightly. Heat oil and add the sizzling hot oil to the rice flour mix. * Add water as needed to make a stiff dough. Knead thoroughly with hand not food processor. * Take a lemon size dough and place it in a chakli mould or icing bag with star nozzle. Heat oil for frying. * Test the oil by dropping a small piece of dough and wait for 3 seconds if it does not rise to the top then oil needs to be heated. * Gently make a spiral with the chakli mould or icing bag and deep fry to a golden brown. * Cool moong dal chakli completely before storing in an airtight container.